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MiSK Foundation believes that cultural advancement of individuals is the road to a nation’s development and growth and that culture is the standard against which the intellectual maturity of persons and groups are measured. This is the reason that prompts MiSK to launch cultural projects for Saudi youth, the cornerstone of every vital society.

Spurred by the cultural surge of young talents and energy, MiSK ensured an active participation in the paramount event of culture in Riyadh; the International Book Fair. In the two previous years, the Foundation has introduced young writers and artists to the public eye through the Fair’s cultural program platform.

In 2015, MiSK has organized ten seminars of young writers’ experiences in writing and six workshops, with the participation of 17 speakers and trainers in various cultural areas, which were received by a large and eager crowd.

In 2016, at MiSK’s second time at Riyadh Book Fair, the experience surpassed our wildest expectations. The team has arranged for ten writing seminars, and five workshops on reading and creative writing, with the participation of 15 young speakers and trainers. The attendance to all these events was at all time high, almost exceeding the capacity of the halls!

That year, MiSK had another event held at Riyadh Book Fair. “Yohka Anna” (Once Upon A Time) was a special booth dedicated to the introduction of reading to kids in appealing and diverse sets, allowing them to be amazed with their imaginations while cultivating real knowledge. The booth received more than 2800 children.

Moreover, MiSK has extended its reach to university students of the fine arts by hosting a series of seminars and workshops in University of Dammam, Dammam and King Khaled University, Abha concentrating on an array of creative topics such as, the process of storytelling and creative writing, and the intellectual and cultural production of the country.

In a progressive step towards developing its cultural involvement on all levels, MiSK Foundation has partnered with UNISCO to utilize the organization’s wealth of experiences and gain the cultural support to which it aspires on the regional and international levels.